For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 606 students in Halstead, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Halstead, KS are Halstead Middle School and Halstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halstead, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Halstead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Halstead, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halstead Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2694
Grades: 4-8
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Halstead High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 West 6th Street
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Halstead, KS 67056
(316) 835-2682
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Halstead, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Halstead, KS include Halstead Middle School and Halstead High School.
How many public schools are located in Halstead?
2 public schools are located in Halstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Halstead?
Halstead public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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